Anna Mae Robertson, one of the last surviving members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” died at 101 after a life of military service and dedication to her family.
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Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, with thousands displaced
At least 151 people have died and over 3,000 were displaced after sudden, torrential flooding devastated the market town of Mokwa in north-central Nigeria, prompting emergency response efforts and presidential intervention.
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Tariffs drive up Black hair care costs, forcing tough choices amid rising inflation
The 47th president’s tariffs on imported goods from China are driving up prices in the Black hair care industry, forcing stylists and consumers—already grappling with inflation and income disparities—to make difficult choices amid rising costs and limited access to essential beauty supplies.
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Boko Haram’s resurgence: Why Nigeria’s military is struggling to hold the line
A resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in northeast Nigeria, marked by overrun military outposts and deadly raids, is fueling fears of a return to peak insurgency levels despite government claims of progress.
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South Africa’s president asks for answers and contradicts US president on White killings
By April RyanWashington D.C. Bureau Chief BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The build-up for the Oval Office meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump resulted in a spectacle of a presidential show and tell. President Trump worked to support the alleged claims that thousands of White South African farmers have been killed with […]
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Op-ed: Africa Day of prayer and the legacy of Pope Francis
Angelique Walker-Smith is senior associate for Pan African and Orthodox Church engagement at Bread for the World. This week, she speaks to the impact of the death of Pope Francis in Africa and the upcoming Africa Day on May 25.
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Black America celebrates African heritage of Pope Leo XIV
The election of Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago—has sparked pride across Black America, as genealogical records confirm his Creole and Haitian roots trace back to New Orleans’ 7th Ward, making him the first pope with verifiable African-American ancestry.
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Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
By Nicole Winfield Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Prevost, a 69 member of the Augustinian religious order, took the name Leo XIV. He appeared on the loggia […]
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May Day demonstrations around the globe protest 47th US president’s agenda
On May Day, hundreds of thousands across the U.S. and around the world rallied against the U.S. president’s agenda, protesting immigration crackdowns, aggressive tariffs and perceived attacks on labor protections and civil rights. From Los Angeles to Manila, demonstrators united in defense of workers’ rights, immigrant protections, and global economic stability, highlighting growing concern over the rise of far-right politics and economic inequality.
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Black female WWII unit, ‘Six Triple Eight,’ receives congressional honor
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on April 29, 2025, honoring their heroic efforts in clearing a massive mail backlog and their long-overdue recognition as American patriots.
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‘Margaritagate,’ propaganda and the erosion of justice: Why the Abrego García case is a national alarm bell
The orchestrated photo op between Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and wrongfully deported Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego García, dubbed “Margaritagate,” exemplifies the government’s use of propaganda to mask state misconduct and deportation abuses. This case highlights a broader erosion of democratic principles—where truth-tellers are punished, due process is subverted, and marginalized communities face systemic injustice.
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Millions mourn Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the first pope from South America, was known for his humble and non-traditional gestures, and his passing has prompted reflection on his powerful legacy and the unfinished hopes of Black Catholics seeking recognition for African-American sainthood.